[yumraj]

Not domain expert. Personal experience, research, observations of the market dynamics, conversations with others who shared the pain led to identification of the problem space and corresponding hypothesis.

Borrowed elements of proposed solution from adjacent spaces.

Currently in pre-seed stage, so still a lot of work to do.

[p1esk]

I’m graduating with a phd in deep learning in 3 months, trying to decide whether to join FAANG or do my own thing. What is the most valuable lesson you learned from your failures?

[yumraj]

@p1esk replying to your question as reply to my own comment as for some reason I'm not seeing the "reply" link below your comment.

Unfortunately all failures have their own nuances. In some cases it was the issue with market dynamics, in others I think the idea itself was not good enough. I think we always underestimate the inertia of a market, healthcare and anything to do with government are prime examples of that. Of course I'm sure I also lack something but I try to make it up with tenacity. Disclosure, some of the attempts were side projects while I was willing to full time, which, while financially better, had its own issues.

Regarding your situation, I'll say take a look at two things, your financial situation and what idea you have.

Not sure if that's what you're looking for but I'd be happy to shoot you an email to chat offline.

[p1esk]

Thanks. Unfortunately I don’t have any good ideas at the moment. And what’s even worse I don’t see anyone around me I could partner up with.